Be among the first to witness the next generation of fashion innovators as Columbus College of Art & Design presents its highly anticipated 2025 CCAD Fashion Show on May 15. This annual event, held at the Joseph V. Canzani Center on the downtown college campus, showcases the creative vision and technical mastery of CCAD Fashion Design program seniors, offering a first look at the future of fashion.
This exclusive runway event highlights bold, boundary-pushing collections that reflect months of dedication, craftsmanship, and ingenuity. Attendees will experience fresh perspectives and daring designs firsthand, celebrating the creative spirit that positions CCAD as a driving force in Columbus’s fashion industry. Beyond the runway, every ticket sold supports CCAD student scholarships, ensuring the continued cultivation of fashion talent in central Ohio.
“The 2025 show is an incredible opportunity to see the innovative and inspiring work of our graduating designers,” said Suzanne Cotton, chair of Fashion Design at CCAD. “This year’s collections showcase not only exceptional technical skills but also forward-thinking ideas that challenge industry norms. I’m thrilled for the audience to witness the creativity and artistry that our students bring to the runway.”
Attendees will witness a dynamic mix of fashion, from playful designs inspired by childhood nostalgia to bold, 70s-inspired aesthetics to film-inspired costume creations. Expect vibrant, hand-painted fabrics, intricate embroidery, and unexpected use of everyday materials, including bottle caps and denim. The runway will also feature collections that celebrate cultural heritage and explore emotional storytelling through design.
Michelle Scantland, local art and culture philanthropist, will serve as the 2025 CCAD Fashion Show Chair, inspired by her passion and love for clothing and textile design. “I am truly honored to serve as Chair for the 2025 Fashion Show. CCAD stands as a hub of creativity and design in Columbus, and I am thrilled to support this year's talented group of creatives,” said Scantland.
Tickets for the 2025 CCAD Fashion Show are available along with more information about the designers at fashionshow.ccad.edu. To learn more about our creative students or life at CCAD, explore our Fashion Design program or all college programs at ccad.edu.
Meet the 2025 CCAD Fashion Show Designers
Maggie Aspell
Hometown: Simpsonville, South Carolina
Collection: Wild Wild West
Three words to describe her collection: Western, fun, trendy
Find her online: @aspellmaggie
Aspell’s Wild Wild West collection blends classic Western wear with a trendy, playful twist, inspired by her Southern upbringing. A standout collection piece features chaps paired with ruffle shorts, bringing unexpected flair to traditional cowboy aesthetics. Aspell’s love for clothing, styling, and drawing led her to fashion design and CCAD, following in her cousin’s footsteps. Last summer, she interned in London with The Edit LDN, working in marketing and social media. After graduation, she hopes to move overseas to England or Italy and pursue a career in surface design.
Kendall Brock
Hometown: Springfield, Ohio
Collection: Neapolitan
Three words to describe their collection: Sweet, playful, eccentric
Find them online: @outtapocketkb
Brock’s Neapolitan collection transforms ice cream into fashion, blending childhood nostalgia with bold, whimsical design. Using pink, ivory, and brown fabrics, dress silhouettes will mimic melting ice creams, accentuated with oversized buttons and cherry accessories. Through their collection, they hope to encourage people to break down preconceived fashion notions and have fun with their clothes. A lifelong fashion lover, Brock followed their passion to CCAD and now leads an after-school fashion class for kids at The Columbus Fashion Academy. They aspire to launch their own brand, work in children’s fashion, or explore costume design.
Macy Cloer
Hometown: Edmond, Oklahoma
Collection: Anthurium
Three words to describe their collection: Sculptural, strange, sensual
Find her online: @Macy.cloer
Cloer’s Anthurium collection pushes the boundaries of denim, transforming it into sculptural, sensual garments with unexpected elements like aluminum can beads and human hair embellishments. Inspired by sustainability, workwear, and the photography of Robert Mapplethorpe, Cloer is committed to using recycled materials to create fashion that lasts; her collection materials are all recycled in some manner, ranging from deadstock fabrics to salvaged trimmings. Self-taught during the pandemic, she refined her skills at CCAD, interned at Lane Bryant, and dreams of working under Daniel Roseberry at Schiaparelli or specializing in innovative denim design.
Mackenzie Daugherty
Hometown: Pataskala, Ohio
Collection: Final Girl
Three words to describe her collection: Horror, 90s, midwestern gothic
Find her online: @maxkenzue
Daugherty’s Final Girl collection blends horror, 90s aesthetics, and Midwestern gothic influences into a dark, alluring narrative about the survivors of horror films. Inspired by Carrie and The Craft, her designs feature hand-dyed fabrics, embroidery, and beading to mimic the bloodied progression of horror costumes. Drawing from her jewelry concentration, she incorporates silver teeth accessories—an homage to horror iconography and her dentist dad. A longtime CCAD aspirant since she took Saturday Art Classes in middle school, Daugherty hopes to turn her passion for costume design into work in film and television to create unforgettable characters.
Vanessa Maslauskas
Hometown: Loudon, New Hampshire
Collection: Beaming Bride
Three words to describe her collection: Stunning, elegant, sparkling
Maslauskas’s Beaming Bride collection is inspired by her internship in bridal alterations, and looks to offer unique, elegant gowns beyond the typical sweetheart neckline and standard silhouettes seen across the bridal industry. Using silk crepe back satin, chiffon, and gemstone details, she adds a hidden touch—each gown’s lining matches her model’s favorite color. A lifelong seamstress, she transferred to CCAD in 2023 and hopes to take her talents abroad after graduation as a seamstress, sample maker, or sourcing specialist.
Leslie Navarro
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Collection: Hasta La Raíz
Three words to describe her collection: Graceful, colorful, thoughtful
Find her online: @_paolanavarro_
Navarro’s Hasta La Raíz collection is a heartfelt tribute to her Mexican heritage, celebrating culture and joy through fashion. Inspired by her roots, she uses silk, hemp, and cotton fabrics, along with hand painting, embroidery, and 3D roses to create a vivid portrayal of her upbringing. The collection highlights the strength and beauty of first-generation Americans and immigrants, capturing the essence of Mexican culture through thoughtful design. Navarro hopes to open her own boutique, offering custom clothing for those who embrace their cultural identity in everyday life.
Camille Petersen
Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky
Collection: GRIS
Three words to describe her collection: Grief, transformation, layers
Find her online: @cmixo3_________
Petersen’s GRIS collection explores the emotional journey through grief and anger to hopeful transformation. Leveraging fabrics like distressed denim, leather, cashmere, and merino wool, her designs express vulnerability and healing. Jewelry pieces in silver, wax cast, and chainmail complement the collection. Growing up in Kentucky with a background in theater, Petersen’s exposure to costumes and performing inspired her passion for fashion design. She aims to inspire others while continuing to build her career, hoping to eventually work for Rick Owens or create her own brand.
Morgan Reiners
Hometown: Seymour, Tennessee
Collection: Kisses of the Sun
Three words to describe her collection: Vintage, energetic, uplifting
Find her online: @morgan_reiners
Reiners’s Kisses of the Sun collection draws inspiration from a personal love of vintage clothing, old magazines, and 70s aesthetics, blending energetic colors, prints, and textures. She uses fabrics like chenille, ikat cotton, silk, jacquard, and leather, with unique designs like body-cast leather tops for both male and female models. Reiners’s design process emphasizes inclusivity and creating clothing that makes her models feel good. She hopes her collection will create smiles, bringing light into darkness during serious times. After moving from Tennessee, Reiners is focused on following her dream of creating a brand or designs that spread joy and confidence.
Header Image: A streetwear-inspired look from 2024 CCAD Fashion Show designer Aireon Paramore-Wallace (Fashion Design, 2024)
